Across the world, nations blessed with hydrocarbons learn a common lesson early: the presence of resources alone does not transform an economy. A discovery becomes a true turning point only when institutions, policymakers, capital providers and industry leaders demonstrate readiness. Without this alignment, even the most promising deposits risk remaining untapped potential.Namibia now stands at [...]
Economic Risks for Namibia REGIONAL CONTEXT AND ESCALATING TRADE RISK Recent FMD outbreaks in South Africa, Botswana and Zambia have elevated biosecurity from a sector-specific concern to a macroeconomic issue. A confirmed outbreak in South Africa's Northern Cape, roughly 400 kilometres from Namibia's southern border, together with infections in Botswana's Disease Control Zone 6b, [...]
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has taken significant steps to reinforce its monetary policy framework and deepen regional financial cooperation through a series of developments. These include safeguarding price stability, supporting economic growth and strengthening financial stability.In a move aimed at strengthening monetary policy formulation, BoN has appointed economist John Steytler as the first independent [...]
In a moving act of solidarity and compassion, employees of Debmarine Namibia’s vessel SSN A-Team rallied together to support little Anastassia Nastya Adams, a courageous three-year-old battling the challenges of syndactyly. The team contributed N$10,000, which was generously matched by the company, bringing the total to N$20,000. This noble gesture will fund Anastassia’s upcoming life-changing [...]
The minister of foreign trade of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, undertook a two-day official working visit to Namibia from 17 to 18 February 2026, accompanied by senior representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Presidential Affairs, the UAE Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Ports, International Resources Holding, [...]
Namibia National Career Week celebrates 15 years of connecting young Namibians to opportunity In early March, the halls of the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek were filled with curiosity, ambition and the energy of thousands of young Namibians eager to explore their future. The occasion was Namibia National Career Week (NNCW) 2026, a milestone event celebrating [...]
NAMIBIA TO FINALISE INVESTMENT PROMOTION BILL BEFORE YEAR-END The Ministry of International Relations and Trade plans to finalise the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill by the end of 2026 to strengthen policy certainty and investor confidence. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the Bill aims to balance attracting investment with supporting national development goals. It [...]
Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi undertook an official working visit to Tokyo, Japan, where she held bilateral meetings with senior officials from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as representatives from government institutions responsible for trade, investment promotion, infrastructure development and economic cooperation, including members of the private sector.The discussions [...]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for increased investment in climate-resilient water security and sustainable sanitation systems across Africa to support economic growth and development.Speaking at the African Union–Africa Water Investment Programme Summit held on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) [...]
The future of work in Namibia will not be defined solely by technology or efficiency, but by the wellbeing of the people who make organizations thrive. Health and safety are no longer peripheral considerations, they are central to resilience, innovation, and trust. When leaders recognize that wellbeing is inseparable from performance, they begin to see [...]
